Saturday, October 27, 2012

Collaboration....We've Got it Going On!

Expert Text:  China


  Collaboration, Communication and Creativity!  In First Grade?  Yes! 

This week in Expedition, our crew worked in groups, reading texts about how Chinese children work and play.  After learning new information, each group negotiated how to share their learning with their crew mates in the form of a visual presentation. 






Wow...I was really impressed with the children's ability to work independently together!  They are so eager to learn about China.
We enjoyed comparing and contrasting the things we learned about the children in China and what we do here in the U.S.A.

You can view their finished products when you are in for Listening Conferences.  




Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Boot Camp 10/2012




We were wild for Boot Camp!  Woot-Woot!
We ALL showed perseverance throughout the morning of activities.  I was so proud of them!  Best part of it all...
We provided food for families.  That felt great.


Click below to see the Voice Thread with some of the pictures of our crew in action!